((( Noiseblocker ))) eLOOP B12 & B14 Series Back in Black !

(((Noiseblocker))) updated their eLoop® lineup from the classical white blade and black frame, to an all black design, for both 120 and 140 mm models. Since we last review them, they were really great. But let’s redo the tests with more environments and see how the innovative and unique blade design has stood the test of time.

Today we are reviewing the PWM models from both categories, hence the “PS” designation.
Noiseblocker

(((Noiseblocker))) is a trademark of the Blacknoise group. Blacknoise Deutschland GmbH is focused on the development and production of high-quality product solutions in computer Hardware, multimedia accessories and they also produce industrial grade fans.

Founded in 1998, they are the European leader in the low-noise PC arena – particularly through their Noiseblocker brand – and have become a mature, economically stable company. Thus, they have branches worldwide in over 33 countries.

Their success is based on innovative product development, quality assurance and not only their global reach, but their ability to think flexibly and are very proud of their products, patented technologies and testing methodology like low-noise development, Low-dB-measuring chamber, fast prototyping, CAD construction, fan-characteristic curve-testing bench-measurement and acoustic-camera-visualization engineered at the limits of audibility.

A very interesting aspect is that they were developed with the help of Dr. Rudolf Bannasch – an expert in the field of applied bionics research and conversion of innovative concepts from the bionics to technical procedures and products.

Without remembering the past reviews, so far, they look like serious performing and advanced fans.

Packaging and Visual Examination

The overall box design is the same as the regular series, but of course, in an all black theme background.

The front covers all the important details from specs, visual depiction of the products to the awards and country of origin. Which looks even better if you ask me.

On the back, a more detailed look regarding the specifications plus we learn the fact that it is has the support of Germany’s Federal Minister Of Economics and Technology.

Both 120 and 140 mm variants are pretty much identical in terms of design with Noiseblocker’s trademarks like the continuous blade design, antivibration removable outer frame pads and to reduce turbulence the blades have a wave pattern combined with interrupted pattern dots on the frame itself.

They look so aggressive, mean and sleek in full black! They remind me of the ’80s Batmobil.

Installation and Testing

To make things even more interesting we will use an Intel Extreme series CPU – something that it is capable of dumping a lot of heat – the QX9650, a 130w TDP coal miner even in stock form. The CPU will be overclocked, of course. We managed 3.6 GHz at 1.375v

As the main torture test, we will employ the Intel Burn Test run set at “High stress” settings and then some 3D benchmarks as well

Room temperature is set at ~ 20°C

For the noise testing, we used our Pyle PSPL01 placed 30 cm away from the setup – all other fans will be off an the fans of the GPU(s) will be off and/or set at minimum

Thermal paste used – Noctua NH-H1

We will compare the results to other 120 & 140 mm high performance fans

All fans will be left on the auto % rpm curve for idle and the benchmarks; then only for an absolute performance index, we will ramp them up to 100%

And for the Tomb Raider game, we run the included benchmark suite for a more real life scenario.
Resolution set at FHD / 1920 x 1080 with everything set to maximum quality settings and no V-sync.

The results

The first test covers the torture scenario on various RPM ranges which shows that the eLoops still perform extremely well regarding static pressure and overall airflow.

Then in the 3D benchmarks, again they are still up there just shy of the Noctua extreme model.

And finally, noise output, is still at great levels considering how much performance they offer.

Conclusion

Sounds unnecessary to do a full separate review just when they offer a new color palate for one of their products, but Noiseblocker, even though they released the eLoop generation almost 5 years ago, we wanted to see if they stood the test of time in all areas. Which they did! Sometimes, as the saying goes, if it works, don’t mess with it and they did just that. The eLoops still kick a**!